Rogers makes move into full time coaching

WA Today – Former Test opener Chris Rogers has been appointed as a high performance coach by Cricket Australia.

Summary

Former Test opener Chris Rogers has been appointed as a high performance coach by Cricket Australia.

A prolific run-scorer at first-class level in Australia and England before starring on the Test scene late in his career, Rogers is regarded as one of the finest batting technicians in the country.

He most recently worked with Australia’s under 19 team at this year’s World Cup and has also been an assistant coach for the CA XI teams which faced England.

Rogers also has vast experience in England’s county system as a long-time player then batting coach and player mentor for Somerset last year.

“From a coaching perspective, Chris has already been involved in roles with Cricket Australia’s pathways program – including as assistant coach at the recent Under 19 Cricket World Cup – and in the English County system.